Explore the Family Name Santoya
The meaning of Santoya
Spanish: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Santoya in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Santoya saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Santoya was ranked as the 37,480th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,800th position, indicating an 8.86% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 559 in 2000 to 535 in 2010, marking a 4.29% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of the name per 100,000 individuals saw a 14.29% reduction over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #40,800 | -8.86% |
| Count | 559 | 535 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Santoya
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Santoya identified as Hispanic in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 91.77% to 87.85%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as White increased from 6.08% to 8.22%. There was no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander or individuals identifying with two or more races among the Santoyas. Those identifying as Black showed a significant increase, jumping from 0.89% to 1.87%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, rising slightly from 1.25% to 1.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.77% | 87.85% | -4.27% |
| White | 6.08% | 8.22% | 35.2% |
| Black | 0.89% | 1.87% | 110.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 1.31% | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |